April | 2020 |

NMPF: More Aid Needed For Dairy Producers Read More »

Current federal aid programs available to dairy farmers are considered good first steps in helping them navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related demand issues, but more will be needed, according to the National Milk Producers Federation. Last week, Congress …

NMPF: Expanding Overseas Markets Key to Dairy Post-COVID-19

NMPF: Expanding Overseas Markets Key to Dairy Post-COVID-19 Read More »

Growing trade oversees is key to helping the dairy industry recover after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the National Milk Producers Federation. NMPF vice president for trade Shawna Morris says despite the disruptions attributable to the coronavirus pandemic, officials need …

Farmer Optimism Hits All-Time Low Point

Farmer Optimism Hits All-Time Low Point Read More »

Farmer optimism is hard to find these days. DTN found out firsthand that optimism is at a record low in the tri-annual DTN Agriculture Confidence Index. DTN Editor-in-Chief Greg Horstmeier says the dip in farmer optimism is in no way …

Senators Seek Antitrust Investigation into Meatpackers

Senators Seek Antitrust Investigation into Meatpackers Read More »

Two U.S. senators are asking the Federal Trade Commission to open an antitrust investigation into the meatpacking industry to “shed light on these growing competition and security problems.” Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) have say the …

Commissioner Troxler and Farm Bureau President Harding discuss NC’s food supply and the criticality of essential food workers

Commissioner Troxler and Farm Bureau President Harding discuss NC’s food supply and the criticality of essential food workers Read More »

RALEIGH: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and N.C. Farm Bureau President Shawn Harding held a joint media availability today to discuss the importance of agriculture and agribusiness, President Trump’s executive order of the Defense Production Act for meat processors, the food …

John R. Block Reports from Washington April 29, 2020 “Tough Times”

John R. Block Reports from Washington April 29, 2020 “Tough Times” Read More »

Hello everybody out there in farm country. This radio commentary is brought to you by the National Corn Growers Association, CropLife America, and Renewable Fuels Association. They are all friends, supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and …

The Economic Perspective: “Bailout, Rescue, or Stimulus?”

The Economic Perspective: “Bailout, Rescue, or Stimulus?” Read More »

Mary: This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at bailout, rescue, or stimulus. Mike, the federal government has committed trillions of dollars to the economy during the coronavirus crisis. A significant …

CDC Provides New Guidelines to Keep Poultry Processors Safe

CDC Provides New Guidelines to Keep Poultry Processors Safe Read More »

New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control will help keep poultry processing workers safe and ensure the supply chain, according to the National Chicken Council. The CDC guidance reiterates many already identified mitigation measures, including social distancing, engineering controls …

AFBF: Farmers Should Act Fast to get Federal Aid